Kentucky State University student earns American degree, FFA’s highest degree

Kentucky State University student earns American degree, FFA’s highest degree

November 5, 2021

A Kentucky State University student recently earned the highest degree offered by the National FFA Organization. Aidan Thompson, a Kentucky State University student double majoring in agricultural communications and computer science, was awarded the American degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 30. The American degree is the highest achievable degree for FFA members and shows a member’s dedication to FFA. Nine...

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Two-time Kentucky State University alumna to provide assembly address at Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly 2021

Two-time Kentucky State University alumna to provide assembly address at Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly 2021

November 5, 2021

A two-time Kentucky State University alumna and the operations officer for the Army National Guard G-9, Installations and Environment Directorate will provide the assembly address Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. in the Carl H. Smith Auditorium of David H. Bradford Hall and online during the annual Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly 2021.  Lieutenant Colonel La’Shawna Waller has served in a variety of leadership and staff positions at...

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Kentucky State University Foundation mourns the death of Thorobred fixture Darlene Jackson

Kentucky State University Foundation mourns the death of Thorobred fixture Darlene Jackson

November 2, 2021

Kentucky State University alumna, longtime staff and KSU Foundation employee Darlene K. Jackson has departed this life. Jackson died Friday, Oct. 29.  Jackson was a longtime employee of the Kentucky State University Foundation, serving as an accountant. She was also a life member of the Kentucky State University National Alumni Association. Jackson was also a former employee of the Kentucky Revenue Department. “Darlene lived every...

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Kentucky State University senior placed fourth in Associated Collegiate Press competition

Kentucky State University senior placed fourth in Associated Collegiate Press competition

October 29, 2021

A Kentucky State University senior recently received accolades for his work in broadcast journalism.  Josh Wilkerson, a senior mass communication and journalism major, placed fourth in the commentary category for broadcast story of the year from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP).  Wilkerson’s commentary, titled “Exum Center Reopens,” was the first broadcasting award a Kentucky State University student has won from the ACP. Clic...

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